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https://globalchampions.se/en/2019/05/06/setbacks-are-often-the-best-path-to-a-better-solution/#respondMon, 06 May 2019 09:42:24 +0000https://globalchampions.se/?p=652He’s Sweden’s biggest star of horseback riding, with tons of credentials behind him. He says he is good at living in the moment – and that he is living his dream. But what is it really like to be Peder Fredricson?

Spring is in the air at Grevlundagården and the Fredricson family’s home is nestled between apple trees, pastures and magnificent views. It has been a long night and a hectic morning for Peder Fredricson, who, when this interview took place, rode in a major competition in Paris over the weekend. As he greets me in the family kitchen, exhaustion blankets the room.
“My job is incredible. I have a really good team and I’m grateful for that, but I work harder today than ever before. There’s more pressure, but pressure can also be a privilege. Then you know there’s hope that everything will go well.”

In recent years, Peder Fredricson has gone from strength to strength. Not just athletically speaking, but also when it comes to the dimension of his popularity. Rarely has Sweden seen a riding star who is likable, just the right amount of bohemian, good at interviews and successful. What drives this person the Swedish public just can’t get enough of?
“Growth drives me; I think it’s exciting to see how far you can take things. To be on my way, to feel inspired and motivated. For me, growth is more important than success. My success is like a test to see whether what I’m doing is good and worth something.”

Two Olympic medals, one European Championship gold and several other major international wins and placements later, one might say Peder Fredricson is at the top of his career. With an excellent team that has strong sponsors, great horse owners and a skilled staff, he says he is living his dream. A dream in which the team has shaped his situation. Not to belittle the horses, who motivate and teach him.
“I couldn’t wish for anything more, and that is amazing. I have a huge focus on what I’m doing today. I can’t miss anything. I focus on my investment and my family. I’m at my best when I’ve found a balance between challenging myself and then coming home and doing things that don’t require me to perform at all. That’s when I get to recover. The most important thing in my life is family, but to be good for your family you have to be healthy.”
When Peder Fredricson needs to think or make important decisions, sleep is essential to him. To be creative and find good solutions, he needs time to recover. Setbacks give him perspective. If you can manage to work through them, then you can choose to consider setbacks the best path to a better solution.

The other side of the professionalAsk Peder Fredricson about his role and he names a lot of them. He’s a father, a husband, a rider, responsible for the farm (with his wife Lisen Bratt Fredricson) and a friend of many. But professionally, he is also a graphic designer. Over the years, he has designed many logos for companies and his artwork can be bought on the site Get The Gallop. “Ultimately, I could imagine working with graphic design more and more. Being creative in this way offers another kind of reward. I really would have liked to do both, but to be at the level in riding that I am today, there just isn’t time. If I paint or design too much, I lose focus on my other practice.”

Peder Fredricson mentions a few phrases several times throughout the interview: development, being on the way, the moment. In many ways, he seems like a dreamer and a visionary with a strong connection to reality. He feels that having long-term plans is good, but that at the same time, it’s best not to focus on what will come after your career, because that means you’ve started to think about a way out.
“I’m good at living in the moment. Career and age have a lot to do with attitude, more than age really. If you have the right approach, attitude and energy to continue as a rider, then age isn’t going to stop you.”

Four quick questions:

What do you rebel against?
“Nothing. Or, well, I don’t like it when debates get too black or white. It has a negative effect on people along the way.”

Who do you call when something bad has happened?
“The vet! Or Lisen.”

What TV show would you never appear on?
“Let’s Dance.”

What’s the greatest misconception about you?
“That I am structured.”

Photo: Peter Carlsson

]]>https://globalchampions.se/en/2019/05/06/setbacks-are-often-the-best-path-to-a-better-solution/feed/0Laura Graves to host a Masterclass in Sweden during the Longines Global Champions Tour Stockholm & Stockholm Horse Weekhttps://globalchampions.se/en/2019/05/02/laura-graves-to-host-a-masterclass-in-sweden-during-the-longines-global-champions-tour-stockholm-stockholm-horse-week/
https://globalchampions.se/en/2019/05/02/laura-graves-to-host-a-masterclass-in-sweden-during-the-longines-global-champions-tour-stockholm-stockholm-horse-week/#respondThu, 02 May 2019 17:06:00 +0000https://globalchampions.se/?p=646Laura Graves, currently ranked as number two on the FEI Dressage World Ranking, are coming to Stockholm to host a Masterclass on June 14th.– I am incredibly excited to host a Masterclass at the 2019 Longines Global Championship Tour Stockholm. I look forward to visiting Stockholm and it’s horse enthusiasts, said Laura Graves.

She took the dressage world by storm and is currently ranked as number two on the world ranking. Together with her amazing Verdades, Laura Graves is now reaping success after success. During the World Equestrian Games in Tryon 2018, she came second place individual and also won a gold medal with the American team. For the first time she’s now going to host a Masterclass in Sweden.
– We’re really happy and think it’s amazing that Laura will come over to Sweden, when we for the first time are hosting Longines Global Champions Tour and Stockholm Horse Week. Laura has a brilliant career and we are happy to be the first organizer in Sweden to be able to attract her, said Sara Johansson, sports director, Longines Global Champions Tour Stockholm & Stockholm Horse Week.

Longines Global Champions Tour Stockholm & Stockholm Horse Week June 13th to 16thAn equestrian-themed weekend will see the highest calibre show jumping competition as part of the Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League individual and team series. The new event in the horse-loving nation will take place over the course of four days and as well as international show jumping and dressage, entertainment and activities for families will be presented as part of Stockholm Horse Week.

This week we have a special Valentine’s offer, buy a full day ticket to Friday June 14th for only 465 SEK (exclusive service fees)
Make sure to treat someone you care about a little extra this Valentine.

The offer is available between 190211-190217, there´s a limited number of seats

]]>https://globalchampions.se/en/2019/02/11/valentines-day-offer/feed/0Stockholm set for world class equestrian extravaganza – tickets on sale nowhttps://globalchampions.se/en/2018/11/28/stockholm-set-for-world-class-equestrian-extravaganza-tickets-on-sale-now/
https://globalchampions.se/en/2018/11/28/stockholm-set-for-world-class-equestrian-extravaganza-tickets-on-sale-now/#respondWed, 28 Nov 2018 08:40:37 +0000https://globalchampions.se/?p=349The Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm 2019 in collaboration with Stockholm Horse Week will feature a thrilling festival of equestrian sport to develop a sustainable world class event in the city.

Tickets for the event at Stockholm’s historic Olympic Stadium go on sale from tomorrow, Wednesday November 28, and the event will have a strong focus on developing young talent with a new partnership between Stockholm Horse Week and Lövsta Future Challenge. The exciting project will see U25 competitions presented during the official program. The best European U25 riders in dressage and jumping will be invited to compete with the goal of developing their expericence and skills on their path towards the international top sport.

The world’s elite riders and horses will be in Stockholm to compete in the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team competitions, which feature U25 riders in teams, from 13th – 16th June next year as the city joins the circuit’s global calendar for the first time.

Entrepreneur Antonia Ax:son Johnson, owner of Lövsta Stuteri, said: “We are passionate about giving talented young riders and horses the opportunity to develop in an international environment. Now that Stockholm gets a weekend with the whole world elite on site, we think it’s amazing to make more young riders to be part of it.”

An equestrian-themed weekend will see the highest calibre of show jumping competition as part of the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL individual and team series as well as Stockholm Horse Week competitions including the Lövsta Future Challenge. Sara Johansson, event director, LGCT Stockholm said: “It’s absolutely fantastic that Sweden and Stockholm gets to be one of the attractive stops of the Longines Global Champions Tour and the GCL and we are really proud to partner with Lövsta to expand the breadth of our program.”